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The Matchbox house by architect Naseem Alizadeh

Posted by on Oct 31, 2012 in ARCHITECTURE

Michigan’s Ann Harbor has raised the bar for green initiative in architectural design. The Matchbox house by architect Naseem Alizadeh is full of progressive design and maintains eco friendly concepts throughout.  Like the case of a matchbox slides in and out of its sleeve, this vacation home mirrors that movement. Indentations in the exterior of the home give way for the entrance and multiple decks.The different textured materials of cedar siding, metal waterfall roofing, and cement blocks keep you guessing. Rumor has it that it will be receiving the “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) Platnium Certification. It struts FSC wood, reclaimed barn wood, no irrigation, and low flow plumbing fixtures. The free open floor concept includes a great room and a modern kitchen. Windows all around bring the forrest outdoors in. A simple staircase takes you to the four bedrooms upstairs.High ceilings and skylights in the stair well continue that tree top feel.

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Allison ABOUT ALLISON PARKER - Allison is a proud stay at home mom, home maker, professional boo boo kisser who is passionate about writing. After spending a few years living in New York City with her husband and son, they now enjoy a different pace of life in rural central Pennsylvania. Other than writing she and her husband of 10 years tend a hobby farm together. Days are filled with hours in the garden and even more hours canning in the kitchen. Allison Parker has been published in NYC Our Green Book. She graduated with a Bachelors in Theology from Valley Forge Christian College.
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